Chole Bhature Recipe Tips

Chole Bhature Recipe a Classic North Indian Delight

Chole Bhature is a popular North Indian dish made of spicy chikpea curry (chole) and deep fried, fluffy bread (bhature). It's a beloved street food, especially in Punjab and is best enjoyed with pickles, onion and a glass of lassi.

Ingredients:

For Chole (Chickpea Curry),

. 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight or for 8 hours)

. 2 medium onions (finely chopped)

. 2 medium tomatoes (pureed)

. 1 green chili (chopped)

. 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

. 1 bay leaf

. 1 black cardamom

. 2 green cardamoms

. 1 inch cinnamon stick

. 2 cloves

. 1 tbsp cumin seeds

. 1 tbsp coriander powder

. 1 tbsp garam masala

. 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder

. 1 tbsp red chili powder

. 1/2 tbsp amchur (dry mango powder)

. 1 tbsp chole masala (optional)

. Salt to taste

. 2 tbsp oil or ghee

. 2 cups water

For Bhature (Fried Bread):

. 2 cups all purpose flour (maida)

. 2 tbsp semolina (sooji)

. 1/2 cup yogurt

. 1/2 tbsp baking soda

. 1/2 tbsp salt

. 1 tbsp sugar

. 2 tbsp oil

. Water (as needed)

. Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

Step 1 : Prepare the Chole (Chickpea Curry)

. Boil the Chickpeas: Drain the soaked chickpeas and pressure cook them with 2 cups of water and a little salt for 4-5 whistles or until soft. If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them well

. Prepare the Masala: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, black cardamom, green cardamoms, cinnamon and cloves. Saute for a few seconds until fragrant

. Add Onion & Tomatoes: Add chopped onions and saute until golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and green chilies, saute for another minute. Pour in tomato puree and cook until oil separates

. Spice it Up: Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt and chole masala, Mix well

. Cook the Chickpeas: Add the boiled chickpeas along with some water from the pressure cooker. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add garam masala and amchur powder for extra flavor. Mash some chickpeas for a thicker consistency

Step 2 : Prepare the Bhature

. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, semolina, baking soda, salt and sugar. Add yogurt and oil. Knead into a soft dough using water as needed. Cover and let it rest for 2 hours

. Shape the Bhature: Divide the dough into equal portions, roll into balls and flatten into round or oval shapes using a rolling pin

. Fry the Bhature: Heat oil in a deep pan, Fry each bhatura on medium high heat until puffed and golen brown, Drain on paper towels

Serving Suggestions:

Serve hot chole with freshly fried bhature, sliced onions, green chilies and a wedge of lemon, Pair it with pickle or lassi for an authentic Punjabi meal.

Enjoy your homemade Chole Bhature!